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Feedstock Testing. EBRI Test Facilities. Analytical Labs 20 Kg/ hr Pyroformer 20 Kg/ hr “Cold Pyroformer ” Fuel and engine test facilities Thermal process modelling. Test Unit at EBRI. Pyroformer 20 Kg/ hr Test unit Picture. Experimental Team Chemical Engineers
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EBRI Test Facilities • Analytical Labs • 20 Kg/hrPyroformer • 20 Kg/hr “Cold Pyroformer” • Fuel and engine test facilities • Thermal process modelling
Test Unit at EBRI • Pyroformer 20 Kg/hr Test unit • Picture • Experimental Team • Chemical Engineers • Mechanical Engineers • Fuel Specialist • Technical support
Biochar produced in the pyroformer at IITRPR Pyrolysis temperature 360C Biochar yield 33% Biochar was fine ground to increase surface area and even distribution in the field
Crop Productivity in g/l of water Onion yield in g
EBRI Lab Tests • Wood pellets • Digestate • Municipal Solid Waste • Bagasse • Sewage Sludge • Manure
Test Programme • Parametric tests • Char recirculation, residence time, temperature • Maximum output for minimum input • Test the quality of the Bio-oil, gas, water fraction • Flow testing • Use of Cold unit • Biomass/ char ratios • Distribution in steady state during operation
Test Programme • Optimisation with different feed stocks • Mass energy balance • Input to business case • Relationship with incentives • Feed into the DST
Regional Business • Link between testing and regional business support • Technical demonstrations • Structured support for business • Business research and development collaboration • Relationship with 120 Businesses • Part of the Bioenergy Support Network Offer